Celebrity Biographies
Biography of Alfonso Ribeiro
| Date of Birth: | 1971, September 21 |
|---|---|
| Years: | 49 years |
| Nation of birth: | United States of America |
| Height: | 5 feet 5 inches |
| Name | Alfonso Ribero |
| birth name | Alfonso Lincoln Ribeiro |
| Dad | michael ribeiro |
| Mother | Joy (De Leon) Ribeiro |
| Nationality | American |
| Place of birth / city | New York |
| Profession | Actor, dancer, singer, television personality, television director, game show host |
| Net worth | $245 million |
| Married | Yes |
| Married to | angela unkrich |
| Kids | Alfonso Lincoln Ribeiro |
| Divorce | robin stapler |
| online presence | Facebook, Twitter, Lifestyle |
American actor, show host, dancer, and television director, Alfonso Ribeiro is best known for playing the role of Carlton Banks in the television series. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air with Will Smith . He also hosted the popular shows Catch 21 and Spell-Mageddon .
Ribeiro made his entertainment debut when he was 8 years old playing a leading role in the Broadway musical. The Tap Dance Kid . He also won season 19 of Dancing with the Stars with his partner. Whitney Carson .
Early life and education of Alfonso Ribeiro
Alfonso Ribeiro was born as Alfonso Lincoln Ribeiro Sr. on September 21, 1971 in the Bronx, New York, United States. Michael Ribeiro and Joy Ribeiro are of African descent.
Ribeiro went to California State University, Los Angeles. During his early years, he became interested in acting and, at the age of eight, he made his debut on Hey Ollie produced by PBS.
Additionally, Ribeiro also tried his hand at music at age 10 with singles like Dance Baby and others to his credit.
Alfonso Ribeiro’s career
Alfonso Ribeiro made his television debut in 1982 with the American comedy, Silver Spoons as
Alfonso Spears for seasons 3 and 5. He then played in several series, before playing the character of Carlton Banks in the American comedy. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air from 1990 to 1996. He was cast alongside Will Smith ,
James Avery , Janet Hubert-Whitten , and others.
In 1994, Ribeiro lent his voice to American animated television series, Spider-Man for Randy Robertson’s character and Teenage Robbie Robertson. He came into the spotlight after appearing as Dr. Maxwell Stanton on the television series, In the House . He was a part of the show throughout its six seasons until 1999.
In the late ’90s, Ribeiro worked on a couple of TV movies while juggling his role as an actor and TV show host. He is also a professional tap dancer.
In 2008, Ribeiro began hosting GSN Live on Game Show Network and Catch 21, the widely acclaimed card game show on television. His next appearance as a game show host was in 2013 with Spell-Mageddon on ABC Family.
In 2014, Ribeiro participated in the British reality show, I’m a celebrity & hellip; get me out of here! , in which he placed seventh after being eliminated in 19 days.
As a director, Ribeiro made several movies and TV series including, All of Us (2006-07), Meet the Browns (2009-10), Are We There Yet? (2011-2012), Young and Hungry (2015) and many more.
Alfonso Ribeiro net worth
Alfonso Ribeiro earns millions of dollars through his acting career. As of 2018, he has an estimated net worth of $7 million per celebrity net worth.
Ribeiro made his appearances in various movies, TV series and reality competition and earns a good salary.
Alfonso Ribeiro’s personal life
Alfonso Ribeiro has been in a marital relationship with the writer, Angela Unkrich since 2012. The couple blessed with two children, Alfonso Lincoln Ribeiro Jr. (2013) and Anders Reyn Ribeiro (2015).
Ribeiro lives with his wife and children in Los Angeles. Being an avid car racer, he actively participates in various celebrity car races.
Previously, he married Stapler Robin in 2002 and has a daughter Siena Ribeiro . The marriage ended in divorce in 2006, but both Ribeiro and Stapler share custody of their daughter.
Age, body measurements and other facts
- Age: As of 2019 Alfonso Ribeiro is 47 years old.
- Birth sign: Virgo
- Height: He has a height of 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 m).
- Weight: His body weight is around 63 kg.
- Body Measurements: